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Holiday Dress Styling

Take a peek at a few of our favorite party dresses, and how to style them, just in time for the holidays!

Between our Kit, collections, and holiday giveaway, you may have noticed we are in the holiday spirit here at BurdaStyle! I love dressing up for the holidays, and sewing your own dress is such a fun way to get a picture perfect look all though the season.

The Champagne Toast

Be ready for any party in a dress that’s flirty and feminine. The Knotted Dress and Gather Dress are figure-conscious, and the long sleeves mean you don’t need a wrap. For a fluttery silhouette that’s perfect for dancing, try the V Neckline Dress. Balance a gathered or ruched silhouette with a simple shoe, soft hair, and a pair of statement earrings.

The Hostess

When you’re hosting a party, the last thing you want to worry about is your dress. Choose an easy to wear style for extra confidence. The Princess, Banded, and plus size Pleated Dress all have just a few details that won’t leave you tugging at necklines or hems. A chunky or patterned heel gives your outfit a little punch.

A dress that skims the body is flattering for informal brunches with family or friends. The Bow Front Dress gets a ladylike touch from the long bow at the neckline. A simple design like the Cowl Dress or Boat Neck Satin Dress leroks just dressy enough with an embellished loafer and cat-eye sunglasses.

I like the number of options that are laid out here because there appears to be something for just about everybody which is great and I already have a couple of these under construction. The only thing i don’t like are the accessories especially the shoes which in a number of cases are looking mighty old fashioned. We stopped wearing big clunky heels a year ago and I am a little surprised to see them here. Just saying.

Sewing a Neck Facing with Zipper

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